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Psalm 62

Psalm 62:5

Waiting on God · Psalm 62:1–12
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Translations

Modern
Rest in God alone, O my soul, for my hope comes from Him.
Traditional
My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.
Literal
Only for God be silent, O my soul, for from Him is my hope.
Latin
Verumtamen Deo subjecta esto, anima mea, quoniam ab ipso patientia mea:

Original

Hebrew
English
Rest in God alone, O my soul, for my hope comes from Him.

Notes

Psalms 62:5–8

The psalmist encourages himself and others to place their hope in God.

Psalms 62:1–12

This psalm expresses trust in the king and includes a prayer for him. The king relies on God even during tough times.

His tricky and strong enemies challenge him, but he stays strong. He urges himself and his people to trust God.

He wants them to view their human enemies from God's perspective, where they seem weak, temporary, and deceitful (Psalm 62:9).

Psalms 61:1–63:11

In these royal prayers, the psalmist longs for God’s presence. All three psalms concern themselves with the king’s security.

Psalms 51:1–65:13

These psalms of David share a common theme. They reflect on the experience of evil. In Psalm 51, the psalmist admits his wrongdoing and asks for God's forgiveness. Psalms 52–64 express sorrow over specific evils David faced. A song of praise (Psalm 65) brings David's laments to an end.

Glossary

David Jeduthun Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Consolation In Be Still Expectancy Expectations Making Time for God Silence Waiting on the Lord Waiting Upon God: Saints Have Expectation From Waiting Upon God: should Be with the Soul Waiting Upon God: They Who Engage in Wait Upon Him Only Waiting: Saints Have Expectation From Waiting: should be with the Soul Waiting: Those Who Engage in Wait Upon Him Only